Dried Plums

In a study involving osteopenic ovariectomized C57BL/6 mice, supplementation of the diet (25% w/w) with dried plum, apple, apricot, grape, or mango for a period of 8 weeks (or a control diet) was found to reveal the anabolic effects on trabecular bone in the vertebra and prevention of bone loss in the tibia associated with dried plum supplementation, and none of the other fruits.

Red or purple in color, dulse is considered a superfood because of its high iodine and potassium content, plus a long list of micro-nutrients and phytochemicals. Many herbalists prefer dulse over kelp in green superfood recipes because of its bland flavor. Found primarily in cold waters off the Atlantic coast of Canada, Ireland, and Norway, dulse has been used traditionally to control parasites, treat scurvy, and improve thyroid function.